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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.50 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.50 and 92.22 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.50 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.50 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.50 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 16,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.93/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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